Albuquerque, New Mexico saw a huge influx of immigrants in the early 20th century mainly due to sufferers of tuberculosis looking for a dry climate to cure their ailments.
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Fun Fact: Albuquerque’s Connection to Microsoft
The tech company Microsoft actually started in Albuquerque, New Mexico spending about 4 years there before moving to their permanent home of Washington State.
Fun Fact: Albuquerque and Bitcoin
Albuquerque, New Mexico has a small link with Bitcoin as the first ever Bitcoin machine in the United States was installed in a cigar bar there.
Fun Fact: Battle of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico was far from the majority of action in the American Civil War but the Battle of Albuquerque did take place between the Union and Confederate States in April of 1862. Resulting in a Union victory.
Fun Fact: Nicknames of Albuquerque
Albuquerque is nicknamed the ABQ, Burq, and Duke City. As it was named after a Duke who served as Viceroy of New Spain.